Gender: Male
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Fortunate, Creator, Lord Shiva
Pronunciation: SUN-kuhr, /ˈsʌŋkər/, S AE NG K ER
Popularity Rank: #5,074
Sanskrit name meaning 'auspicious' or 'fortunate'. It is a common name in India and is often given to boys born under favorable circumstances.
The name Sankar is of Sanskrit origin and means Fortunate, Creator, Lord Shiva. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Sankar is commonly found in India, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and 48 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SUN-kuhr
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsʌŋkər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AE NG K ER
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
NG: Pronounce as in "sing" (S IH NG)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Sankar is recorded 11,502 times globally, ranking it as the 5,074th most common name worldwide.
Sankar is most prevalent in India, with 2,842 occurrences, making it the 257th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Sankar is found among 1 in every 307 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #257 | 1 : 307 |
| Saudi Arabia | #1,494 | 1 : 1,387 |
| United Arab Emirates | #591 | 1 : 752 |
| Kuwait | #232 | 1 : 495 |
| Singapore | #375 | 1 : 549 |
| Oman | #547 | 1 : 650 |
| Qatar | #447 | 1 : 843 |
| Malaysia | #3,741 | 1 : 6,087 |
| Bahrain | #604 | 1 : 1,123 |
| Bangladesh | #1,897 | 1 : 2,124 |
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